Confusion over Texas filing procedures

[gazarama 0]

I was told on another forum that I am able to file the I-130 and I-485 at my local office (San Antonio) which has jurisdiction over where I live. I have read this, but I do not fall under Dallas jurisdiction. Is this correct that I can file both these forms in San Antonio. If yes, does this mean it comes under the 90 day processing time?

Thanks for quick response. I want to file next week.

Gaz.

Edited January 24, 2007 by gazarama

[kim&james 0]

Need a little bit more info... have you checked the service area of the Dallas office?

If you are not in those service areas then no you cant file direct through the DORA program and will have to file through Chigaco lockbox.

But to be on the safe side, I could not find anything on the USCIS about the San Antonia DO so it might be advantageous to ph the information line or if you are close to a DO see if you can do a walk in to ask for the information, in case you are in an area covered by the DORA programme.

If yes it does come under the 90 day processing however you still have to clear namechecks which I have read have held up some of those people...

[meauxna 15]

I was told on another forum that I am able to file the I-130 and I-485 at my local office (San Antonio) which has jurisdiction over where I live. I have read this, but I do not fall under Dallas jurisdiction. Is this correct that I can file both these forms in San Antonio. If yes, does this mean it comes under the 90 day processing time?

Thanks for quick response. I want to file next week.

Gaz.

Gee, which forum was that? There hasn't been any local-office filing for quite some time now (DORA offices excluded).

All family based Adjustment cases are sent to the Chicago lockbox, per instructions at uscis.gov (you can always get up to date forms, fee information and filing instructions there). From Chicago, it will eventually be routed to your District Office for interview/adjudication.

[gazarama 0]

Gee, which forum was that? There hasn't been any local-office filing for quite some time now (DORA offices excluded).

All family based Adjustment cases are sent to the Chicago lockbox, per instructions at uscis.gov (you can always get up to date forms, fee information and filing instructions there). From Chicago, it will eventually be routed to your District Office for interview/adjudication.

I was told that at http://www.ilw.com discussion forum.

Thanks for your reply.

Edited January 25, 2007 by gazarama